The actress that time forgot
‘Resting’ prolifically
Gathering rot
The craft that began to rust
As she waited in the shadows
Accumulating dust
The spotlight that eluded her so
After clinging tightly to her dreams
She had to let them go
The opportunities that didn’t knock
But passed her by
With the ticking of the clock
The fire in her belly that wouldn’t subside
Though nothing of note
Did materialise
The watching of others’ success
As she pondered upon
Her own lack in distress
The waning of that ambition
Abandoned hope
Zero auditions
The conclusion it was time to quit
Try another avenue
Get over it
But this girl wasn’t finished yet
She’d find her forte
Live without regret
For where there’s a will there’s a way
And when the sun rises
There’s always another day.
Rachel Rhodes 